This one was a doozy…. Not every page can be a masterpiece. This one took me on a ride that I wasn’t expecting. Nothing… I mean nothing came out the way I planned and gesso was my friend on this one because I used over and over to try to make some sense of this page. I at least got it to a place that was acceptable, not my favorite but o.k.
I thought that I would share this because on camera it looks as though it’s easy for me. Somedays it is and someday’s it’s a struggle. The most important lesson is the lessons in the mess. Each and every journal page is a journey and sacred. So even if you are struggling with your creativity, keep creating! Be persistent and enjoy the wisdom gained from the messes!
Supplies Used: Gloss medium, collage papers, Canson 9×12 journal, matte medium, Fluid acrylic paint. gesso
Be inspired, create and know that you are loved!
Dear lovely Shawn,
I love how this piece is so indicative of our need to please, to always get everything just right. Nevertheless, it says to me…Don’t ever give up, through the struggles, the pains and difficulties that life can throw at us…we carry on, we rely on our inner strengths and tenacity. Something beautiful can be had…If only we refuse to give up.
Thank you for sharing this…for showing that when we think that all seems lost, if we carry on we can be pleasantly surprised. I love your honesty and that you are never afraid to show us who you are.
Love & hugs
Clara 😊💛
Clara… YES! exactly!!! you have such great insight… Thank you !!
I hope you realise that your art and your heart has such power Shawn. When people, like you, open their hearts & minds and share who they are, it has a snowball effect. Powerful stuff and so much healing to be had! You are a joy and so generous with your beautiful gifts.
Thank you so much.
Have a happy day.
Clara 😊💛
Clara, I so agree!! Shawn has exactly the same effect on me!! “Coming through to the other side”……..sometimes 3 steps forward; 2 steps back…….ah, the “dance of life”!! Shawn, if only you could see yourself through “our eyes”!! Clara and Shawn, I hope your Saturday is full of blessings!!
Carole
Dear Carole,
Oh I love your analogy…the dance of life…that’s it isn’t it, exactly! To have this shared understanding helps each one of us to realise that we’re not alone in our journey, in our ‘dance. Art is such a wonderful way to express; It is a gift to be shared and we’re blessed to have Shawn. I’m learning in my art journey and I’ve learnt so much from her.
Have a lovely weekend Carole. Love & God bless. 😊💛